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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,738.40, 1,091,607.60 and 373,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,738.40, 1,091,607.60 and 373,444.40 is: 560,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,738.40 : 1,091,607.60 = 373,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,738.40/1,091,607.60 = 373,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,738.40x = 1,091,607.60 × 373,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,738.40x = 407,654,745,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,654,745,217.44/727,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,166.60

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